Computing

Computing
Level 3
AS and A2
Duration 1-2 years
What will I study
AS:
Unit 1 - Problem Solving, Programming, Data Representation and Practical Exercise;
Unit 2 - Computer Components, The Stored Program Concept and The Internet.

A2:
Unit 3 - Problem Solving and algorithmic complexity, communication and networking, security, integrity and errors.
Unit 4 - A project addressing a computer-based solution to a real problem.

Study Visits
Visit to Sheffield University Virtual Reality lab.

Day visit to York University.

Cost
Minimal

Assessment
AS:
Unit 1 - 2 hour on screen exam;

Unit 2 - 1 hour written exam;

A2:
Unit 3 - 2 hour 30 minutes written exam;

Unit 4 - Internally assessed project.

Useful Supporting Courses
AS/A2 Computing should not be taken with AS/A2 ICT in the same year.